Well I started out in Tulsa
In a little country band
Set my sails to the wind
Wound up in Birmingham
I learned a lot of lessons
And I paid a lot of dues
I wound up back in Oklahoma
With nothin left to lose
Cause Ive been ridin that fast lane
For such a long time
And I learned that I loved
To hear those engines whine
To hear those engines whine
So I headed west to California
They said Id be a star
My future didnt seem so bright
Sleepin in my car
I headed out to Nashville
Tryin to make a stand
They didnt like the way I looked
So I came home again
Cause Ive been ridin that fast lane
For such a long time
And I learned that I loved
To hear those engines whine
To hear those engines whine
I dont know where Ill be tomorrow
I know that Ill go far
Whether Ive got to beg, steal or borrow
Or drive back in my car
There aint no used in making plans
Its one big waste of time
The only thing I know for sure
Is that I'm gonna let those engines whine
Cause Ive been ridin that fast lane
For such a long time
And I learned that I loved
To hear those engines whine
To hear those engines whine
I love to hear those engines whine